Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Touring London - Your Guide to the Crown Jewel of Britain

By Camille Rodriquez


If going abroad is the first time for you, then it is best to take an organized tour. When going on an organized tour, everything is already planned and mapped out for you. The only thing that you need to do after signing-up is to have fun. First time travellers preferably will need to go on group tours. Additionally, group tours have easy access to remote destinations.

Look for a tour operator that is highly regarded should you decide to go on an organized tour. The following is a list of things you can do to choose the right tour operator.

1. Check out travel operators in the Net. Once you get a list of prospects, search reviews about them in travel message boards. You will know what type of experience their clientele had. It doesn't mean however that a big company always is the most raved about. A smaller company may be equally good.

2. The old adage "you get what you pay for" does not always apply when it comes to tour operators. There are operators who overcharge. Ask the tour operator where your money will go and how it is going to be spent. This will help you assess if you're really getting your money's worth. Also ask for a complete list of fees; a lot of operators require you to pay additional money when the tour commences. It might shock you to eventually find out that your cheap package turned out to be really expensive.

3. Check the tour operator's target market. Is their target market mostly aged couples? Individuals and their families? Yuppies? This is quite important so you'll feel comfortable in a tour. Just think: do you really want to be in a loud, lively, energetic city tour that is full of vibrant young people when what you want is a quiet, relaxing holiday with your family?

4. Most tour operators already have a clientele base. Getting to know the guides prior to the trip is helpful. Guides who were born and raised locally are the best tour guides. They should also have extensive travel experience, know life-saving techniques, and exhibit good common sense. Remember that guides can make or break your tour.

5. Safety should be on your guide choice's top priority. For instance, if you're taking one of those London bus tours, make sure the operator is accredited by the local government or official trade organization and it has complete safety certifications.

6. Remember that you are paying them to fill your day. But are they doing that? Exactly how are they preparing to accomplish that? Do they organised activities all planned out for the entire group? Make sure you have a copy of all planned activities for the entire tour.

7. A sensible travel operator is one who should also care for the environment. Therefore, see if the tour operator is eco-friendly (e.g., guides don't entice you to throw trash everywhere, the tour operator uses a vehicle that does not give off lots of harmful fumes, and many others.) Beware that many businesses boast themselves as eco-friendly but, the truth is, aren't.

Visit CCSTours and discover a directory of reputable tour operators to help make your getaway pleasurable, insightful, and unforgettable.




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